Bank of Ghana — Ghana's central bank, managing monetary policy, financial regulation, and economic oversight, recently praised for inflation reduction and international reserve accumulation.
The Ghana Union of Traders Association says the current economic climate has significantly improved, citing greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate, along with better access to credit, as drivers of renewed business confidence.
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The Ghana Union of Traders Association says the current economic climate has significantly improved, citing greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate, along with better access to credit, as drivers of renewed business confidence.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH₵190 million for phase-one completion of the Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, which will comprise 250 housing units including dormitory and apartment blocks. The project, scheduled to begin in July 2026 and complete within a year, aims to replace colonial-era structures and improve military accommodation standards.
7 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's real estate sector attracts significant investor interest but conceals legal, institutional and socio-cultural vulnerabilities that expose buyers to financial and legal risks, including issues like multiple sales of single parcels and litigation engineered as business strategy.
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The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank says Ghana's fiscal consolidation efforts—including expenditure rationalisation, improved revenue mobilisation, and strengthened public financial management—have stabilised the financial system, restored banking sector confidence, and created a predictable business environment supporting private sector growth.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's main economic constraint is not colonialism's legacy but the intellectual comfort that blaming colonialism provides, and that the country is increasingly filtering economic and institutional questions through a colonial lens rather than addressing root causes.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An International Monetary Fund staff mission will arrive in Accra from April 29, 2026, for Ghana's sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility programme, ahead of the country's exit from the IMF-supported programme in August 2026. The mission will assess Ghana's performance since the fifth review, examine fiscal and energy sector developments, and set prior actions required for Ghana to qualify for the final tranche of IMF support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana will release its 2025 Financial Accounts on April 30, after the Minister of Finance approved a one-month extension beyond the statutory March 31 deadline. The delay partly stems from a change in external auditors, which coincided with preparation of the 2025 accounts.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
At least one indigenous lender has formally applied for a non-interest banking licence in Ghana, with four additional banks preparing applications following the Bank of Ghana's release of guidelines in January 2026. The regulator has signalled readiness to assess applications, while the Securities and Exchange Commission works on rules for sukuk, Islamic financial instruments offering alternative funding options.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of State has praised the Bank of Ghana's management of the economy following a briefing by Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, with inflation declining from above 23 percent in early 2025 to 3.2 percent by March 2026, gross international reserves at a historic US$14.5 billion, the cedi appreciating 41 percent over 2025, and GDP growth reaching 6.0 percent. The Council urged the central bank to mount a sustained public education campaign to communicate Ghana's economic recovery to a broader national audience.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Wa Community Cooperative Credit Union has transitioned to direct regulation by the Bank of Ghana after its total assets grew from GH¢67.3 million to GH¢89.9 million. The union is launching digital banking tools including USSD and mobile app, relaxing loan eligibility requirements, and rolling out agency banking services.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →